Wardrobe Essentials Every Men Should Have

Make your appearance dazzling and give a character to your appearance – all by just updating your wardrobe with these essentials

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The term fashion means a practice or a popular style especially when it comes to clothing and personal style. And, talking about the personal style of a person, it immediately falls on how a person carries himself or herself – giving characters to their soul and appearance through the world of fashion.

Though fashion is most commonly associated with women, the men are no less when it comes to flaunting their expensive sneakers and watches. But do they have their wardrobe sort? Well, worry not! It’s time to give the men a wardrobe update with the must-have-essentials to make them look appealing and give character to their soul and appearance.

A Classic White Button-Down Shirt

Classy, elegant and crisp, a white button-down shirt is a must-have in a man’s wardrobe. Classy yet simple in nature, a white button-down can go with anything and everything making you look classy and one of a kind.

You say it or not, crew neck t-shirts are a must have in a man’s wardrobe. Versatile in its nature, a crew neck t-shirt can be paired up with a pair of jeans or trousers or shorts depending on the occasion, making you look a next door guy. While basic – white/black/grey t-shirts make the best in the wardrobe, they are easy and effortless. And, if you prioritize comfort and charm at the same time, make sure you have them right there in your wardrobe.

Grand occasions are the places to shine and if you want to shine, and make the grand gesture memorable, a suit is a right option. Royal, elegant and modern at the same time, it gives a sense of value and respect to your character which enables you to have a smarter and approachable personality. While a black is considered to be superior, we would suggest you Navy as it works with a whole range of occasions.

While a pair of jeans is every man’s saviour, the question of colour will be the biggest of all the questions the men might have come across. And, worry not, because the answer is right here – Dark Blue. Rich in colour, it fits perfectly with every outfit in the wardrobe. Button-up, button-down, checked or crew neck, you name it and your dark blue denim is the solution to it. Its simple but appealing for sure!

Finding an alternative to your pair of jeans? Chinos are the best. Falling into the semi-casual alternative of the wardrobe game, it works perfectly with nearly anything from your wardrobe. While there is an explosion of colours with chinos these days, we would still recommend the old-school khaki or beige as it will make you look expressive.

Going back to traditions are our favourite things and our favourite thing in a man’s wardrobe are his lace-up shoes. Not any lace-up shoes – but the old-school black and brown. Adding this to your wardrobe not only give a sense of finish to it, but it helps you finish your whole look. While you can pair this for a formal occasion, you can party in your lace-up shoes with a pair of ankle-length trousers and a polo shirt. Doesn’t it sound awesome?

If casual is your favourite word, then sneakers are something that will definitely suit you. While white sneakers are much in trend these days, don’t forget to add a print that talks more about your character. Rich in colour and elegance, the happiness surely lies in a good pair of sneakers. It can go with any kind of look that you wanna go for, whether it is casual, office or gym wear, a pair of white sneakers will always prove to be handy.

While most of us look at the time on our laptop screens or mobile screens, there is nothing more blissful than looking at the time on the timepiece on your wrist. Classy and with a tone of masculinity, a bigger dial with a classic jet black or silver straps adds the masculine charm to a man’s wardrobe, no matter what time of the year it is. It will surely add to the gentlemen look that you crave for…

Gone are those days when men carried their day’s essential in any random bags. Welcome the perfect man bag to perfect your appearance with the perfects from your wardrobe. Versatility and functionality are the keywords to concentrate when choosing a man bag and you’re good to go.

Now that you know what goes into the wardrobe and what’s not, what are you waiting for?

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Amazon India Fashion Week Autumn Winter ’18 – A Fashion Affair

Amazon India Fashion Week Autumn Winter ’18 proved to be one of its kind with collections from homegrown creators, showcasing marvels in the field of design

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The national capital of the country recently wound up India’s premier fashion affair, Amazon India Fashion Week Autumn Winter ‘18 and saw an extraordinary display of designs by a mix of designers with creative mastery. The event saw a wide range of designers from Abraham & Thakore to Pero to Samant Chauhan, who gave life to their creative imagination through their unique designs on fine fabrics with exotic prints and embellishments.

As this fashion extravaganza sure did give people fashion inspirations, we have brought forward our favourite picks from the event to boost your appetite for trends.

Abraham & Thakore

As a prominent name in the fashion industry, Abraham & Thakore showcased its study from the streets of Delhi in their collection named #SadakSmart, influenced by the city’s colours and art, the collection gave street fashion a whole new different dimension.

Shyamal & Bhumika

This Gujarat based label is a strong reflection of their passion for craft and heritage. Set against the backdrop of a dark forest, their collect at AIFW AW’18 showcased the drama of autumn. With hues of heavy green and wine coloured velvet fabric, their collection wowed spectators with silhouettes that spoke the language of autumn. Diana Penty, dressed in a velvet top and bottle green skirt with elaborate botanical embroidery, completed the proceedings complementing with the shades of autumn.

Patine

As a label that believes in merging artisanal crafts with contemporary silhouettes, their AIFW AW’18 collection sketched inspiration from the culture of Uzbekistan. While the Uzbek patterns and embroidery gave a profound look to their designs, the little statements the designs carried gave a phenomenal finish, which added to the contemporary style.

Anupama Dayal

As a designer who loves the use of unusual colours and prints, Anupama worked her twist on the famous traditional weave of Lucknow – Chikankari. Her AIFW AW’18 collection saw different types of silhouettes swapped between colours and white, had something for everyone’s taste.

Samant Chauhan

A label that portrays couture in a grandeur, Samant Chauhan painted his designs on white canvases, elaborating it with colours and textures that act as the sequence between light and dark. A spectacular vision of the contemporary, his collections showcased the absence of colour with an amusing play of darkness in contours.

Ashish N Soni X Gauri & Nainika

Ashish N Soni X Gauri & Nainika was one of its kind at AIFW AW’18. For the first time in the history of AIFW, two prominent designer labels showcased their collection together on the runway. While Ashish N Soni flaunted the stage with his collection of pitch black and pure white for men, and Gauri & Nainika graced the runway with powerful feminine designs, Vaani Kapoor glamourised the runway by walking for both the designers.

Shivan & Narresh

Inspired by the 17th century Edo Art aesthetics fused with elements from the Eden of the world – Seychelles, Shivan & Narresh portrayed the essentials for a wedding trousseau. Different from the usual, their collection showcased a perfect play of colours and patterns that painted a clear picture of its influence.

Tom Tailor

This high street fashion label is not a foreign name in the Indian fashion scene. With their main aim being comfortable clothing for all, their collection at AIFW AW’18 focused on three diverse categories of the brand – Historic Romance, Bossgirl, and Rock & Roll.

Karishma Deepa Sondhi

Indian attire at its elegant best is Karishma Deepa Sondhi’s style. With lehengas, saris, dresses, and jumpsuits, the label had something for every kind of girl. The collection titled, Rasbhari played with colours and fabrics to create statement worthy looks. While this amused the spectators, Bipasha Basu graced the stage wearing a hot pink lehenga and it was a sight to behold.

Pero

This internationally acclaimed Indian brand is one of its kind. Pero redefined the autumn-winter with its fresh take on winter palette, with hues of pink, proving that there is no such thing as too much pink. While the shades of pink dominated the silhouettes, the floral print on chequered wool and hand embroidery, and ornamental needlework on appliqued flowers added depth to the designs.

Pawan Sachdeva

Known for his perfect fit and design sensibilities, his label specialises in minimal essentials that are refined, elegant, and versatile. While his excessive research in the field of fashion adapts to the needs of modern men, Kartik Aaryan took over the stage with his charm, justifying the designer’s couture. While he gave the spectators some serious outfit goals, he sported a monochrome attire from Pawan’s autumn winter line.

Malini Ramani

A twist, a change, and a difference are always looked upon in a creative art form and during AIFW AW’18, Malini Ramani grabbed everyone’s attention with her uniqueness that she put forth with her designs. While lycra dresses, cape saris, and kaftans added grace to her collection, these exclusive pieces of fashion marvels captured the imagination of the spectators.

Madhu Jain

This Delhi based designer is known for her fusion of fashion with that of Indian paintings and art. While her collection at AIFW AW’18 explored combinations of weaves from different grandeur, her designs are known to make a mark in the sustainable fashion industry, truly being a source of inspiration.

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Major Trends to Take Away from Amazon India Fashion Week AW’ 2018

What trends from the Amazon India Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2018 should we introduce to our own wardrobes? Here’s a glimpse at major trend elements that are sure to look good off the ramp as well!

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The recently concluded Amazon India Fashion Week was chock full of inspired designers and their inspiring designs. FWD takes a look at the ensembles as they were sashayed down the ramp, picking out details that anybody can add to their wardrobe, to transform into a style phenomenon.

Sheer fabrics have been trending for a while, and it seems they’re sticking around this season too. Designers Sahil Kochhar, Gauri & Nainika, Rabani and Rakha, Rina Dhaka and Namrata Joshipura used sheers abundantly in their collections.

Ruffles and pleats are still going strong with tiered variations also seen among the collections of brand Pero by Aneeth Arora, Gauri & Nainika, Not So Serious by Pallavi Mohan and Rabani and Rakha, to name a few.

The Autumn/Winter, understandably, is seeing a lot of enhanced sleeves, some long and billowing, others sheer and full. Designers Madhu Jain, Diksha Khanna and brand Pinnacle by Shruti Sancheti were noticeable in this regard.

Uneven, unmatched and layered hemlines are quite popular this season, with designers Anju Modi, Diksha Khanna, Anupamaa Dayal, brand Nikasha and a number of others using flowing fabrics in shades ranging from vibrant to pastel to nude.

Floral motifs are still all the rage, a trend we’ve been seeing for a few seasons now. Whether embroidered or appliqued, flora is here to stay, say Shyamal and Bhumika, Pero, Siddhartha Tytler and Sahil Kochhar.

The wintry shades of white and beige, and rich, dark velvets were interspersed with pops of colour in mustard yellows, rusty reds, pinks and even metallic magenta and teal. And what this means is simple: don’t be afraid to wear bright colours if the mood strikes you!

Ten Times Sonam Kapoor was Her Fashionista Self on Instagram

Let’s take a look at all the times Sonam Kapoor’s Insta posts proved what a veritable fashionista she is, at times channelling her inner glamazon and at others a more subdued beauty

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Sonam Kapoor’s Insta handle is a cornucopia of fashion inspiration, further evidence of impeccable taste which quickly made her a beauty beacon at Cannes. Here are a few of her recent gush-worthy ensembles that all women, from pampered princesses to corporate queens, will gush over:

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With this sense of style making her the darling of shutterbugs, is it any wonder that she and her sister have launched their own brand of affordable luxury, Rheson? We think not. However, whether the brand reflects the exact same sense of style, is another story.